"The new feature auto-plays in timelines, giving the app maker an opportunity to engage their audience with attention-grabbing content at all points throughout their day," he added.

The company is offering its entire suite of targeting tools, including interest, keyword, device, location, and tailored audiences to ensure that the app maker reaches people most likely to be interested in their app, at just the right time.

According to Twitter's research, nearly 82 percent of users watch videos on Twitter, and 90 percent of video views are on mobile devices.